Shaping Africa's Energy Future: Driving Efficient and Green FPSO Development
March 11 - 14, 2025
| DoubleTree by Hilton, Cape Town, South Africa
Main Congress Day 2 - Thursday, 13 March 2025
Main Congress Day Two
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Welcome Address by FPSO Network
9:05 am - 9:10 am
Opening Remarks by Congress Chairperson
Integrating Technologies to Reduce Carbon Emissions
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Panel Discussion Decarbonising FPSO Operations with Technologies
Zinkie Haradoes -
Director Development,
Capricorn Energy
- Implementing technologies to reduce energy consumption and emissions
- Exploring the potential for incorporating renewable energy sources into FPSO operations
- Assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of carbon capture and storage technologies
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Industry Thought Leadership
10:20 am - 10:50 am
Digitalisation and Data Analytics for Emissions Reduction
Izuogu Chinonso Prince -
Operations Manager,
MODECÂ
- Leveraging digital technologies to monitor and optimise FPSO operations
- Using data analytics to identify areas for emissions reduction
- Exploring the potential of AI and machine learning for emissions management
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Speed Networking Session
Join us in this Speed Networking Session where you will be able to meet other participants at the conference! During this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with several leaders in a short amount of time and exchange business cards to take the conversation beyond the conference.
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
Increasing Efficiency & Enhancing Maintenance for Existing Projects
11:40 am - 12:10 pm
Optimising FPSO Production Processes for Enhanced Efficiency
Vitus Chukwurah Okafor -
Project Site Manager,
BW Offshore
- Leveraging advanced analytics to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes
- Implementing automation technologies to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency
- Utilising predictive maintenance techniques to minimise unplanned downtime and optimise maintenance schedules
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
Industry Thought Leadership
12:40 pm - 1:10 pm
Enhancing Onshore-Offshore Connectivity for FPSO Operations
Thierno Samba Fall Diouf -
IT Support Lead Manager,
Woodside Energy Senegal
- Optimising communication channels and data transfer for seamless collaboration
- Building redundant and reliable network infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted connectivity
- Implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and prevent disruptions
1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Networking Lunch Break
Our Roundtables allow you to zone-in and focus on the topics that matter most to you. Structured to maximise audience interaction and participation, you get a chance to not only learn from your peers first-hand but share your challenges actively as well. There will be 2 rotations at 50-minutes each.
FPSO Africa Roundtables (2 Rotations @ 50-minutes each) 
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable D: Maintenance Strategies for Efficient FPSO Operations
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable E: Discussing Green Technologies for FPSO Vessels
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable F: Leveraging on Data Analytics for FPSO Operations
Our Roundtables allow you to zone-in and focus on the topics that matter most to you. Structured to maximise audience interaction and participation, you get a chance to not only learn from your peers first-hand but share your challenges actively as well. There will be 2 rotations at 50-minutes each.
The Future of the Oil and Energy Industry of Africa
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Enhancing Asset Integrity and Minimising Shutdowns in African FPSO Operations
Salami Wasiu Abiola -
Asset I&E Engineer,
ExxonMobil Nigeria
- Implementing robust asset integrity management programs to ensure the long-term reliability and safety of FPSO assets
- Developing effective preventive maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset lifespan
- Utilising advanced surveillance technologies to monitor asset health and detect potential issues early
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Africa's Energy Future: A Climate-Resilient Path
Olubunmi Aiyedun -
Logistics Operations Manager,
Ardova Plc
- Assessing the vulnerability of Africa's energy infrastructure to extreme weather events
- Exploring innovative solutions for building climate-resilient energy systems
- Examining Africa's potential to contribute to global climate mitigation efforts
